Irrigation Technician

The Grounds Guys of Valparaiso

Irrigation Technician

Chesterton, IN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We began with a single vision shared between 10 brothers. Originally, we opened our doors as Sunshine Grounds Care in 1987. As time passed and more brothers joined in the project, it became a widely recognized brand built on the principles of excellent workmanship, customer satisfaction, and real care. We abide by the simple values outlined in our company acronym "C.A.R.E.", which are: Customers first, Attitude, Respect, and Enjoy life in the process!

    As a member of the Ground Guys team you perform landscape maintenance and design at high levels of quality and service. Exemplifying our code of values, you show respect and courtesy to all customers and employees.

    You are self-motivated, thrive in fast moving environments, and are able to manage time to effectively meet deadlines. You have at least two years of electrical, plumbing, or irrigation experience and proven communication skills with supervisors, employees, and customers. We offer work all year as a full service landscape maintenance provider, extending our work season with Holiday Lighting, Snow/Ice Management, and Winter tree work ensuring that our employees are productive and profitable, even during the off season.

    Specific Responsibilities:

    Performs irrigation startups, winterizations, and service work, as well as system installation and enhancements.

    Ability to assess maintenance issues, such as leaks, low voltage wiring issues, and etc.

    Trouble shoot and repair.

    Performs landscape enhancement activities such as mulch application, plantings, top soil application, lawn seeding

    Addresses clients' questions, comments, and concerns or refers clients to the Team Leader as appropriate

    Assists Team Leader with route and job planning and organization, thereby ensuring sufficient resources and materials are readily available

    Assists with equipment maintenance and repair under supervision of the Team Leader

    Performs other duties as required

    Job Requirements:

    2 years minimum experience in electrical, plumbing, or irrigation industry

    High school diploma/GED (or current student status)

    One year experience in this or a related field is required

    Valid Driver's License with clean driving record

    Willingness to work occasional (paid) overtime

    Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds to waist level and perform all other physical requirements associated with a position of this nature

    Benefits: AFLAC Insurance 50% Match (life, dental, vision, etc). IRA Fund 3% company match to contributions, paid holidays 1 year = 1 week paid vacation, 2 years = 2 weeks paid vacation.

    We are actively interviewing for this position - Apply today and our hiring manager will follow up!

    *All independently owned and operated franchised businesses operate under the service brands’ marks, trademarks, trade names, logos, emblems, slogans, or other indicia of origin in connection with The Grounds Guys® franchise system within a specified geographical area. Only the independently owned and operated franchised business shall have any interaction with or authority for its business and make all employment related decisions related to its franchised business.